Excellent
#1290 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
La Mariposa
Elementary School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA
A Pleasant Valley elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Corte Olivas, Camarillo, CA 93012
- Math 76% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Mariposa score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Mariposa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,110
Median home value
$794,400
Median rent
$2,790/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Linda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Dos Caminos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Los Primeros School of Sciences & ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pleasant Valley
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Mariposa is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Mariposa
La Mariposa is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Mariposa
What grades does La Mariposa serve?
La Mariposa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Mariposa?
La Mariposa has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa?
The student-teacher ratio at La Mariposa is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Mariposa rank in CA?
La Mariposa ranks #1,290 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Mariposa's MySchoolScout rating?
La Mariposa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Mariposa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Mariposa has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Mariposa a charter school?
No, La Mariposa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Mariposa a Title I school?
No, La Mariposa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Mariposa?
25.5% of students at La Mariposa qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (805) 383-5315
- Area population (ZIP 93012)
- 36,007
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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